TTU’s Michael Gunter: Russian-Ukraine Conflict Appears Imminent, But Not Too Late To Avoid
Conflict between Russia and Ukraine appears imminent, but it’s not too late to avoid it. That’s according to Tennessee Tech Sociology and Political Science Professor Dr. Michael Gunter. He said that he believes that the conflict will not be marked by some full-scale invasion, but rather by a slow takeover. “It would be something infiltration, […]
Byrdstown Locating Water Leaks To Improve Water Loss Rate
Byrdstown starting a second round of leak detections for the Pall Mall Chanute Water Utility District. Mayor Sam Gibson said finding the leaks will help improve a 50 percent water loss rate the recently acquired system faces. “Pickett County is an area that’s got a lot of sink holes, a lot of rocks and places […]
PCSS Working To Prevent Students From Falling Behind Over Breaks
Putnam County Schools are working to ensure high school students in the 21st-century program don’t fall behind over spring break. Extended Learning Program Coordinator Brenda Hughett said the federally-funded program helps the bottom 25 percent of students who are economically disadvantaged. She said that the spring break intercession days help those students who are failing […]
UC Allocated $1 Million In New Childcare Creation Program
A new grant program coming to the Upper Cumberland will fund renovation projects for childcare facilities. UCDD Economic Development Director Megan Choate said the region has been allocated $1 million of federal COVID money coming through the state. “The Childcare Creation Program is a new program that is going to be putting grant dollars into […]
U.S. Kayak Fishing Open Postponed To Spring 2023
The 2022 U.S. Kayak Open and accompanying events will not be coming to Cookeville this spring.. Participants concerned about the pandemic indicated that the event would see much lower participation. U.S. Angling in partnership Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce have decided to postpone the event to 2023. “More than anything, we want this event to […]
Flooding A Risk As Storms Pass Through UC This Week
Flooding and strong storms a threat for the Upper Cumberland over the next few days. Putnam County EMA Director Tyler Smith said residents should be mindful of flood prone areas as some communities anticipate up to four inches of rainfall. “It will become saturated as time goes on through the week,” Smith said. “That’s when […]
Van Buren Improving Fire Protection And Rescue Gear Through Grant
Van Buren County will use grant money to purchase new fire protection and rescue gear. Commissioner William Maxwell said new breathing apparatuses, turnout gear and vehicle extraction equipment would bring its five departments up to standards. “This gives us the ability to upgrade these things and get equipment that we would ordinarily not be able […]
Algood PD’s Brandon Bean Recognized For Community Commitment
Algood Police Department’s Patrol Officer Brandon Bean was recognized by the American Legion for his commitment to helping the community. Bean said that it was his work trying to help people involved with a drug house that earned him that recognition. He said that he spent countless hours speaking with those affected and trying to […]
White Co. Parks And Rec Want Input Through Online Survey
White County Parks and Rec is seeking community input to help in the formation of its new master plan. Landscape Architect Kevin Guenther works for the planning organization that is helping create the master plan. He said that it’s important that the people of White County tell them what they want and need, not the […]
Rep. Williams Working On New Alzheimer’s Care Bill
Representative Ryan Williams is working on a new bill to assist in Alzheimer’s care. He said that it would create respite care for family members taking care of loved ones at home who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. “To provide assistance to those families for respite care for three or four hours a week per […]
